Do you want to climb the highest volcano in the world? Indio, IFMGA certified mountain guide, will lead you on this fantastic adventure with amazing views.

Description

Join me in the ascent of Ojos del Salado volcano, in the border of Chile and Argentina!

The area is surrounded by many high mountains. But the Ojos del Salado is the most outstanding. It has therefore several awards. It’s the world’s highest volcano, the second peak in the Americas, the highest mountain in the Chilean Andes and the second in the Argentine Andes after the Aconcagua (6959 m). A great adventure with a particular scenario!

We can start the trip either from Copiapo (Chile) or Catamarca (Argentina).

Note

On the acclimatization days, we can hike or ascend other summits in the area. Some options are Laguna Verde, Mulas Muertas or San Francisco. Everything depends on our adaptation and climate.

Does this mountain trip in the Andes sound interesting? Then contact me and let’s climb Ojos del Salado together!

Itinerary

Day 1

Start

From Copiapo, Chile or Catamarca, Argentina, to Laguna Verde.

Day 2

and Day 3 and 4 - Laguna Verde

Acclimatization in Laguna Verde.

Day 5

Laguna Verde - Atacama refuge

Hike to Atacama refuge.

Day 6

Atacama refuge

Acclimatization in Atacama refuge.

Day 7

Tejo refuge and return

Hike from Atacama refuge to Tejo refuge, and return to Atacama refuge.

Day 8

Tejo refuge

Hike to Tejo refuge to stay there.

Day 9

Summit

From Tejo refuge, ascent to the summit. Then return to Atacama refuge or Laguna Verde.

Your Mountain Guide

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Mountain guide IFMGA/UIAGM - AAGM Argentina
I have worked as a mountain guide for 6 years in the National Park Los Glaciares, in El Chaltén, Patagonia Argentina. I also guide in the center Cordillera such as Cerro Mercedario and Vallecitos, between other mounts.
I am also mountain and climbing instructor in different associations and member of the relief committee at the Club Andino Mercedario (San Juan, ARG).